Round 3 - Luke Dobbs & Taka Miyamoto Dobbs

I LOVE these centerpieces. The cherry blossom branches are so simple and delicate, yet very elegant. They remind me very much of Taka. The ballroom at the Omni was the perfect setting for their intimate celebration.

There is something about pink Hydrangeas that are so sweet!

I must also mention the gorgeous cake from Sheila's Cakes. I never get tired of looking at her designs. Wish I could taste them all too! 

Luke and Taka - PART 2

I love my job! Just got a few more shots of Luke & Taka from Gretchen Whipple. If you like what you see here, you should check out her blogs. She does Contemporary Portraiture as well as Event Photography and has some great work!

Look at this beautiful shot

Beautiful dress, beautiful hands, beautiful flowers... Hydrangeas, spray roses and orchids never looked so fantastic. Thanks for the quick preview Gretchen! We can't wait to see Luke & Taka Dobbs in action. You do such an amazing job!

From Drop Box

Mazel Tov -- Mr. and Mrs. Lasry!

Awesome. Amazing. Elegant. Breathtaking. Simply Gorgeous. There are not enough words to express the exquisite experience on August 11th at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Second year law student, Rachel Wyzan and graphic designer Michael Lasry were married in the most perfect ceremony imaginable. With a custom-made chuppah and hallway for the Ceremony and gorgeous crystal laden centerpieces for the initimate dinner reception, this wedding was truly magical.

From Wyzan-Lasry Wedding TPC

From Wyzan-Lasry Wedding TPC

From Wyzan-Lasry Wedding TPC

From Wyzan-Lasry Wedding TPC

Thanks to Mara Colon for volunteering to take these shots as we set up. We also had Jen Mosley on hand to capture some great shots as well. I'll have another post with Jen's shots soon!

A HUGE Thank You also to Christine Hoffman, Special Events and Catering Manager at TPC Sawgrass, who was kind enough to forward over a very sweet slideshow. Rachel's photographer, Brian Marcus of Fred Marcus in New York, NY captured some very precious moments behind the scenes and we look forward to sharing them with you.

Ocean One Wedding

Our first time working with Thomas Lester proved to be a good one! We got pictures back from Thomas Lester Photography today. He is a Wedding, Event and Portrait Photographer in Jacksonville, FL and joined us out at Atlantic Beach's Ocean One last month for the wedding of Jarrah Schaeffer and Alex. Here are two shots of Jarrah's bouquet. Thanks Thomas and we look forward to seeing more!

Gorgeous TPC Wedding - Jen's shots

When Rachel Erica Wyzan and Michael Lasry were married in a gorgeous and elegant ceremony, we had photographer Jen Mosely take some pictures as we were setting up.

Jen, Thank you so much for taking the time to meet us out at the Clubhouse and capturing our work. And we can't wait to see the pictures of your own wedding!

CUPCAKES ANYONE?!?!? ooohhh....

Did you know that Vanilla Cupcakery has a new name? I spoke with Alex yesterday and not only is the tasty treatery celebrating the opening of a new store in Julington Creek, but a new name as well! Before you freak out, relax...everything is the same. You can still get your favorites like Boston Cream or Cream Cheese and the same great service that you have come to value. You may remember that we partnered with Alex and his crew during Valentine's Day to offer his sweet treats with our lovely flowers for a luxurious gift package. We were blown away and can't stop talking about them. I

just found an article on a Cupcake Blog about them. Hat's off to you Sivada's Cupcakery! We're glad you are here!

Need a mid-week GETAWAY?

Twisted Martini is offering a night of luxurious pampering tonight! Free manicures, massages, hair and makeup and $3 martinis. Our favorite is the Wildflower martini. Stop by after work, bring a friend and tell 'em Kelley sent you. Don't miss this chance to treat yourself to something special. YOU DESERVE IT!

Facials anyone?

BRIDE Launch party recap

Jacksonville Magazine hosted a launch party last night for the August issue of BRIDE at JAshley and Vue in Historic Avondale. We had a wonderful time and the only thing better than the cupcakes from Vanilla Cupcakery was to see lots of new faces and some familiar old ones. (Ahem, Agnes and Damon!) Agnes Lopez, we had a blast catching up with you and can't wait to see your new work!
It's pretty sweet to have a cocktail party in a boutique. If you haven't done so, I highly recommend it. We started off at JAshley (run by the lovely Ashley Holt and Dianne Garcia) and after mingling with our favorite Jacksonville Magazine gal, Rachel Hughley, headed over to optical boutique, Vue. This is not your typical optometrist setting! After 10 years in a large practice, Dana Nolan decided to venture out on her own. This hip, mom of three has been in Avondale now for about eight months and her shop is SPECTACULAR! It has a couture feel and is definitely the hottest optical boutique in town! Look for more to come...

BRIDE issue of Jacksonville Magazine

Jacksonville Magazine's wedding issue, BRIDE is now on stands. If you haven't picked one up yet, the publication is a must-see. Packed with articles, local vendors, ideas and referrals, this issue is perfect for the bride and groom that want to keep their vendors local, yet fabulous. Vendors if you aren't already, get in touch with Rachel Hughley at Jacksonville Magazine and advertise what you're doing! Thanks Rachel for setting us up. We are looking forward to seeing you tonight at the launch!

Modern Day Wonder Woman -- Molly Lewis-Sasso

It is a real treat to blog today about Molly. Recently her photographer and our friend, Gretchen brought over her shots and I've been so anxious to get them up because they are so striking both in design and photography. The designs we created with Molly will also be featured on our website with a couture collection geared toward modern, career women..think "WONDER WOMAN". Look for the full concept to be launched soon! In the meantime, check out these gorgeous shots that Gretchen got of Molly's flowers.

I'd also like to take a moment to compliment Gretchen on her work. She is a local photographer in Jacksonville, working and living in Murray Hill. She offers contemporary portraiture as well as wedding photography and she is loaded with style. Take a look at her blogs and you'll see what I mean.

Flower Martinis...

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Aug. 11th is the next night of pampering at the Twisted Martini. Bring your girlfriends and enjoy free massages, champage, manicures and more. We had a great time and missed seeing you there! RSVP at info@kelleysbloomroom.com and you will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to The Bloom Room. See you there~!

Ruby Duvall & Mike Marquez - PART 2

Just got some beautiful shots from Corinna Hoffman Photography of Ruby and Mike's wedding. We blogged about Ruby, back in March on her wedding day, because she and her family made such a lasting impression on us. Not only did we love her venue, Jacksonville Zoo Jaguar Exhibit!!, but the colors were vibrant and the couple was precious. Since we can't get enough of Ruby & Mike, we had to post them...

Wedding in Paradise - Kristyn and Toby Wentz

Kristyn Parent and Toby Wentz were married in a very beautiful secret ceremony a few months ago. In fact, the only reason that we know it was beautiful was because of the photos that we received back from photography Jen Mosley. Kristyn is a hair stylist and until recently was at Ethels on Saint John's Avenue. These days you can find her at Demi's and we highly recommend her services. Congratulations newlyweds!

Don't forget to stop by tonight

for a special evening of appetizers and fun with the staff of Kelley's Bloom Room at the Twisted Martini downtown. This is a drop-in event and everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there!

Just posted link to Gretchen Whipple's

Event for Molly Lewis-Sasso Wedding on our Facebook. This is the first time I'm using this app, so let me know if you find it user-friendly~LB

Stop by and see us after work tomorrow!

Stop by for some delicious appetizers and a drink after work tomorrow at the Twisted Martini in Downtown Jacksonville! We will be giving away some great prizes. You can look on Facebook and see who has already confirmed. We can't wait to see you!!!!

It's finally the day before!

What do you get when you mix pink peonies

Image by Chiot's Run via Flickr

, taupe roses, white hydrangeas and gorgeously perfect pale pink roses? Oh...Courtney's wedding flowers! Tomorrow, Courtney Cacopardo and Adam Ruckman will be married at the Omni Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida with

Image by themechanism via Flickr

a reception following in one of the very beautiful Omni ballrooms. Adam and three of his groomsmen will be wearing their uniforms. (Thank you for your service to our country!) and photographer Wesley Weber will capture the precious moments as the two are married. We can't wait to see the shots! CONGRATULATIONS!

Sweet, sweet, sweet...Check this out

from our Cinderella bride! Lesley Connell and Richard Trifeletti were recently married at Riverside Baptist Church with a reception following at The Garden Club. I just got the sweetest testimonial from Lesley and just have to share it. She says,

"As most brides, I was completely overwhelmed with everything that had to be done when planning our May 2009 wedding. We had just over ten months to plan it but it seemed it just wouldn't be enough time! I already knew before Richard proposed who would make my wedding cake. Sheila's, of course! When it came to flowers...I was lost. We had been to at least dozens of florists and just couldn't find anyone we felt comfortable with or trusted enough. I had this particular "vision" and it seemed no one could ease my nerves when it came to capturing it. Enter Kelley.

We had less than two months before the big day and we still had not finalized a florist. My sister in-law (the amazing Jennifer Mosley of J. Mosley Photography) referred me to see Kelley. She told me how creative and detailed she was and I immediately made my consultation. Three hours later, Kelley had completely captured my "vision" and more! She was so creative and interested in every last detail, very reassuring to a panicked bride.

When the big day came, the flowers were more than I ever could have imagined! Everything was fresh, detailed, and absolutely gorgeous. I have had nothing but compliments about the ceremony and reception centerpieces. I've referred all my soon to be married friends to her, she's truly amazing!"

~Lesley Connell-Trifiletti

Thank you so much for your kind words. We loved working with you to create your vision and fell in love with the church, as you said we would! Congratulations again!